$1.50 March 15, 2024 | Vol. 3 Iss. 09
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Notice to Proceed opens the door to SPORTS new South Branch Library By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com BOUNTIFUL—The South Branch Library is more than 50 years old and has been in need of a facelift for some time. Now, plans are being made to not just do a remodel of the existing building but to build a completely new one on the lot next to it in front of Bountiful City Hall. The Davis County Commission gave the Library Board and staff a Notice to Proceed at the Feb. 27 meeting. “This allows us to start negotiating a contract for the land proposed by Bountiful that is adjacent to the south of the current library location,” said Davis County Library Director, Joshua Johnson. “The Library Board and Davis County Commission have been evaluating and examining potential options for around 10 months.” Johnson said the board asked for proposals from each of the cities the library serves for possible locations in their city. “Those are West Bountiful, North Salt Lake, Woods Cross and Bountiful. Only North Salt Lake and Bountiful responded.” After considering the proposals, Bountiful was selected, he said. “It is best suited where the land is located. It’s adjacent to public transportation and has good walkability.” It’s one of the busiest locations, said Johnson. “It serves a lot of people. We look forward to the site Bountiful offered us.”
MACKENZIE COLEMAN, DAVIS (6) looks for an opening against a tight Herriman defense. The Darts stung the Mustangs with a 10 - 9 win, their first of the season.
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SISTERS MIA, GEORGIA AND ROMA HILL insisted to their grandma, Becky Beckham, on going to the South Branch Library because of the children’s section in the basement. The county plans to build a new library to replace the current one.
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Every city would love to have a library, said Lynnette Mills, Deputy Director. “But we can’t afford to put a library in every city – it’s not feasible.” Libraries can change the way they give service, she said. “It might be a locker with a book or a vending machine
or kiosk. It may not be brick and mortar but that changes the game for what we can offer a city. We have to change with the times. There’s a lot out there.” The library’s current construction Please see LIBRARY: pg.3
BDAC celebrates 50 years, new executive director
to show not only where the BDAC has come from, but where it will go in the future. As Ehrgott put it, “There’s just so much potential!” As outstanding as “Chromatic” promises to be, that, said Yocom, Larsen, and Ehrgott, is only the beginning. 2024 will also see the return of the three-day Summerfest, the further development of summer programs, and returning favorites like the Gingerbread Festival, along with expansions for school programs. “People forget,” said Ehrgott, “they have access to free experiences right here,” and that’s something that she and the team at the BDAC hope to remedy. Over the course of this year, and moving forward, they hope to remind the community of what a great spot the BDAC is. Not only that, but they hope to make art less intimidating, and a litPlease see BDAC: pg.5
By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com
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igh school lacrosse began its fourth season in Utah last week, with most schools playing at least once. This year, the Davis Journal will bring you weekly recaps of all the action.
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Davis is 2-0 with a 13-0 win over Bear River and a 12-4 win over American Fork. Against Bear River, Ashton Wood led the way with four goals, Brek Jensen scored three, Nick Johnson added two, and single goals came from Ben Roylance, Luke Donigan, Rocky Edelma and Dawson Draper. Davis then defeated American Fork 12-4. Johnson scored four, Jensen 3, Clark and Donigan 2 and Roylance one. Viewmont got off to a fast start with four games, finishing 2-2 on the week. The Vikes beat Layton 11-6 as Samuel Terroros had five goals, Mason Gerrard 3, and single goals from Luke Cluff, Nate Delgado and Parley Shupe. The Vikings also beat West Jordan 9-3. Delgado, Shupe and Terroros all scored twice, with Gerrard, Ryler Zeh and Andrew Hinton adding goals. But Viewmont also lost twice, to Weber 9-4 (Braxton Siddoway two goals, Shupe and Terroros one each) and Bingham 11-4 (Gerrard two goals, Shupe and Terroros one each). Woods Cross won its opener 10-4 over Logan. Carter Dunn, Jared Cannon and Dawsen Staten each scored twice for the Wildcats. Carter Kringlen and Isaiah Wallentine also scored for Woods Cross. Farmington and Bountiful will begin their seasons this week.
By Braden Nelsen braden.n@mycityjournals.com BOUNTIFUL—The eminent artist and painter Vincent Van Gogh was once purported to have said, “All art is a gift…Art is life seeking itself.” If that is so, then the Bountiful Davis Art Center (BDAC) has been giving the community here in Davis County a gift for half a century. What’s more: they have no plans of slowing down now. Fifty years of service to the community isn’t all the BDAC has to celebrate: joining Holly Yocom, and Bren Larsen in speaking about the celebration, was the new Executive Director of the BDAC, Sarina Ehrgott. Ehrgott earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts before entering a career in design and marketing, but felt that something was missing, and decided to make a change, “It was always my intention to be closer to the arts.” She couldn’t have arrived at a better time, either. 2024 marks 50 years since the opening of the BDAC, and the staff has a lot in store, and all for the community. The celebration kicks off at the end of the month with “Chromatic,” a fine art show and auction featuring pieces from some of Davis County’s own artists, including LeConte Stewart, famous for his landscapes and depictions of Utah. “Chromatic” will also feature something wholly unique – five musical artists who will be composing pieces based on the art featured. The event promises to be something unlike any other and a great way to kick off the celebration. Also featured at “Chromatic” will be a video presentation, chronicling the changes the BDAC has seen over 50 years of bringing art to the community, along with an exhibition that promises
Lacrosse seasons begin with opening week games
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THEN AND NOW – while the BDAC has had a few different homes over the years, it has always been a fixture in the community.
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Three teams started play last week. Davis is 1-1. The Darts lost 12-5 to Mountain Ridge. Ester Facer scored three times, with Sophie Karras and Kaydence Johnson adding single goals. The Darts rebounded and beat Herriman 10-9, as Facer and Olivia Lifferth each scored three times, Mackenzie Please see LAX: pg. 8